Monthly Archives: March 2017

Clippings for Romance

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

Remember the last time you saw a poem, story or cartoon where one person communicated to another, “You are very special to me”? Next time you find something like that, use it to create a Romantic Interlude with your sweetheart. … Continue reading →

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Love and Desire

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

Two forces tug at your relationship, affecting romance between you and your sweetheart. Relational therapist Esther Perel calls those forces love and desire. Love cherishes stability, predictability and security. Love finds contentment in calm seas. You and I are at … Continue reading →

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One For The Road

Posted on March 23, 2017 by

Next time your sweetheart leaves for a trip, even if it’s just a couple hours to visit friends or family, send along a “care package” so you’ll be there with them. In your package include small things like gum, sunscreen, … Continue reading →

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Cuddling and Romance

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

My sweetheart sent me the link to an intriguing website: http://www.cuddlist.com. It’s a service providing “therapeutic, non-sexual, cuddle sessions with a certified professional cuddler”. People who would like to feel the touch of another human can hire a Cuddlist to … Continue reading →

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Coffee Sleeve Romance

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

Next time you and your sweetheart go out for a cup of coffee or tea, make the trip memorable. After you’ve ordered your drink, find a table. When they call your sweetheart’s name, offer to pick up the brew and … Continue reading →

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Briefcase Full of Romance

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

Being away from your sweetheart, I mean hundreds of miles apart, is tough. You might be three time zones away from your sweetheart, like my friend Luis faces this week. Or maybe you’re in a long-distance relationship, something I lived … Continue reading →

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Expanding Your Romantic Dinner

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

Fixing a meal together can be very romantic. It gives you an opportunity to spend time creating something pleasurable. Extend the romance beyond the fixing and eating time. First, spend 15-20 minutes together choosing the foods for the meal. Next, … Continue reading →

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The Surrogate Romancer

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

It happened – again. I nicked myself while shaving my head. Immediately I found the Nick Relief stick and generously applied it to the cut. It stopped bleeding, but the cut was visible. I was self-conscious and sure people gawked … Continue reading →

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Comic Romance

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

When was the last time you purchased a Sunday newspaper? A very popular section of Sunday papers in the U.S. is the comics. This coming weekend, purchase a Sunday newspaper. Invite your sweetheart to join you in reading the comic … Continue reading →

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